<p>Does anyone know of any scholarships for current college freshman/sophomores? It seems everything I look at is for HS students. Thanks</p>
<p>My D won 10 scholarships when she was entering college freshman. Out of those 10 only 3 she is eligible to apply as a current college freshman. It's really tough. I suggest you check with the college scholarship center. There must be something out there for college students.</p>
<p>Sorry if this is off topic, but when scholarships say they are renewable for up to four years, does this mean you have to reapply each year?</p>
<p>I think you just have to keep up with the requirements (like a good GPA, maybe community service), and all you have to do is update the committee with your transcript, or references, or whatever they ask. </p>
<p>I dont think it means that you have to apply, and be judged all over again.</p>
<p>Check with your department (major) ~ My son was able to apply for scholarships after he declared his major ~ which was the second semester of his Freshman year. He was notified by the Department of Mining Engineering once he declared Mining Engineering as his major. He qualified for a renewable $1,500/semester scholarship his second semester of his Freshman year. </p>
<p>His school has alot of different private funded scholarships, so I would check with the scholarship office ~ His school has scholarships for college students who went to a certain high schools, live in a specific county, etc. Along with those, are the many, many department scholarships that are school funded and private funded.</p>
<p>Give them a call! I know WVU offers scholarships once your major is declared.</p>
<p>I've seen some that are only for current college students - you have to do a search just like when you did in high school...</p>
<p>Also, yes check with your college/college website. Some will list opportunities under fin aid section. Check other colleges around you if your college does not list any - you may be eligible for state related scholarships that could be listed on other college websites.</p>
<p>I just had a discussion with my D yesterday that this year's round of scholarship apps does not end with graduation. We will have to continue to search out other opportunities...</p>
<p>Most scholarships are for entering college freshmen. The next largest group is for rising college seniors. The latter tend to be based on students' majors and career plans. From what I've seen, students have the best chances of getting those scholarships if they are in the hard sciences, agriculture, business, nursing or education.</p>
<p>I did poorly in HS and had no real chance at any merit scholarships, so I decided to work hard in college and apply after freshman year. I only got into NU from the waitlist so my aid package wasn't the best to begin with.</p>
<p>Everything I can find through my college basically says that the scholarship is funding for grad work and the transition so excludes everyone who is not graduating in the next year. I have already declared math as my major and I have a good gpa now (3.9). I am also taking 2 extra classes every quarter (and finish early if possible?). Most of my classes are upper level math, and my classmates have are all junior/senior math majors, but I don't know if this qualifies me for those scholarships.</p>
<p>I did do searches using scholarship engines, and even though I put "Current College Freshman" in their criteria, it just comes up with stuff for HS seniors...</p>
<p>I guess I'm wondering if anyone has ever gotten new scholarships after they enroll. I am really worried since my parents income went up, and I've been told that the finaid office is going to offer me less and less grant aid each year, so is there anything I can do</p>
<p>" I've been told that the finaid office is going to offer me less and less grant aid each year, so is there anything I can do."</p>
<p>Work during the summers and school year. As you advance in college, you'll be able to qualify for jobs earning more money.</p>